I Will Praise You In This Storm

This morning in church we sang Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) and God Of This City (both great Chris Tomlin songs).  I couldn’t decide which one I wanted to use for this post, but I kept going back to Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns.  I think it’s very fitting.

April 27, 2011 
I Will Praise You In This Storm
 I was sure by now
God, You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say “Amen”, and it’s still raining
Damage in Moody
 As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
“I’m with you”
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

And I’ll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I’ve cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when 
I stumbled in the wind 
You heard my cry to you 
And you raised me up again 
My strength is almost gone 
How can I carry on 
If I can’t find You 
2011-04-28_16.56.10.jpg 
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
“I’m with you”
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
And I’ll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I’ve cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
Tuscaloosa

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

And I’ll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I’ve cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

Find out how you can help here.

Photos were either taken by me or are from FOX 6 WBRC’s flickr page.  Photos are from Moody, Shoal Creek, Tuscaloosa.